Licensed Practical Nurse Office​/On-site - FK

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #260603-5415FK-001
Introduction

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for an opportunity to make a difference? If so, apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) - we are recruiting for multiple full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); second and third shift roles to be based at our Hospital in Middletown.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* LOCATION:

Albert J. Solnit Children's Center HOSPITAL - Middletown, CT

* SHIFT:
Positions are full-time, 8hr day/40hr weekly, with rotating weekends, all shifts.

* SCHEDULE:

* 2nd shift 2:45pm - 11:15 p.m.

* 3rd shift 11:10 pm.

- 7:10 a.m.

* However, work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the job.

* If current DCF employees wish to be considered for a lateral transfer in compliance with contractual obligations, please apply.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

* IN ADDITION TO THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY, YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS:
Each Licensed Practical Nurse who is permanently assigned to second and third shift may receive a yearly "retention" bonus of six hundred ($600). This bonus shall be paid in two (2) installments:
In July and December. In order to be eligible for this bonus, the Employee must have completed one year of service in the classification.

* Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

* Professional growth and development opportunities.

* A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

ABOUT US

The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center - South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut's children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus at 915 River Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The south campus consists of four co-ed hospital units and three female adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages (PRTF). The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

FOR THOSE WHO HOLD A PRATICAL NURSE LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

* Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;

* Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Licensed Practical Nurse' and then 'Start';

* Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's:
Nursys System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type (PN for Practical Nurse) and select 'SEARCH'. Review the results and select the 'Next' button. Check the box next to 'Connecticut' and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.

Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

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How to Apply!

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* If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at  or Edward.

Magnano.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

* Preferred

Location:

Select all location(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.

* Meet

Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

* Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

* Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter,…